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SCZ 6201

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 6201
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,005 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,541 miles

nearside outer parking brake cable damaged.

offside rear service and parking brake below specification.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside outer parking brake cable damaged.

offside rear service and parking brake below specification.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,184 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SCZ 6201 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCZ 6201, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCZ 6201 registered?

SCZ 6201 is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is SCZ 6201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 6201 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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